Free The Economy
Free The Economy is a weekly podcast hosted by Richard Morrison of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, examining the intersection of news, policy, and economics featuring guests that include writers, policymakers, explorers, contrarians, and free thinkers of all kinds.
Free The Economy
Latest Episodes
Taxing the Rich with Jared Walczak
This week we cover America’s low-income churn, reforms to civil asset forfeiture, changes to vehicle emissions testing, a shout out to the new podcast Everyday Abundance. Our guest this week is Jared Walczak, Senior Fellow at the Tax F...
State Budgets and Bailouts with Thomas Savidge
This week we cover promising new classroom technology, increasing productivity (and avoiding layoffs) with AI, and the repeal of the SEC’s climate disclosure rule. Our guest this week is Thomas Savidge, research fellow at the American Institute...
Fighting for Freedom with Kent Lassman
This week we cover bank privacy, SNAP benefits, a new study on tariffs, and a great new podcast about ideas and innovation. Our guest this week is Kent Lassman, president and CEO of the Competitive Enterprise Institute. We’ll talk about what it...
Fighting Medicaid Fraud with Parker Thayer
This week we cover higher inflation numbers, a strike on the Long Island Railroad, and new disability tech from Meta. Our guest this week is Parker Thayer, investigative researcher at the Capital Research Center. We’ll talk about the Medicaid b...
Pension Politics with Jarrett Skorup
This week we cover more legal headaches for the Trump tariffs, keeping kids safe in an AI world, and California’s latest government boondoggle. Our guest this week is Jarrett Skorup, vice president for marketing and communications at the Mackin...